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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $754. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$732 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $732, select.

Istanbul.$754 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $754, select.

Istanbul.$819 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $819, select.

Istanbul.$828 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $828, select.

Istanbul.$843 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $843, select.

Istanbul.$878 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Incheon International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $878, select.

Istanbul.$883 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Incheon International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $883, select.

Istanbul.$892 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Incheon International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $892, select.

Istanbul.$939 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $939, select.

Istanbul.$978 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $978, select.

Istanbul.$1,005 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Incheon International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,005, select.

Istanbul.$1,006 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,006, select.

Istanbul.$1,011 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,011, select.

Istanbul.$1,013 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,013, select.

Istanbul.$1,016 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,016, select.

Istanbul.$1,016 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Incheon International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,016, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Incheon International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Incheon International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Seoul to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$732
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	11 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airline	Asiana Airlines
Average flights per week	35

Finding cheap flights from Incheon International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Incheon International to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Incheon International to Istanbul is $732. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Incheon International to Istanbul?

11 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Incheon International to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Incheon International to Istanbul?

Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Korean Air fly direct from Incheon International to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Incheon International to Istanbul?

As of September 2026, there are 35 flights per week flying from Incheon International to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Incheon International to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Incheon International to Istanbul is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport on Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 48 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, China Eastern and Korean Air offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 11 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is six hours behind Seoul.
Every week, there are 19 Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, go for the 00:10 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:20 with Turkish Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ICN to IST flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Istanbul holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Türkiye (Turkey):
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ICN and IST:
- Shanghai Pudong Airport
- Athens International Airport
- Tashkent Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is $422. A return ticket right now is $732. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from ICN to IST, reserve your trip one month before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ICN to IST by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)

When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ICN? If you're catching an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

If you're arriving on a late Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near IST:
Grab a Istanbul Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks before you travel.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Incheon International Airport to Istanbul Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ICN to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.